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A Research Position is available for the Remote Sensing for Digital Earth Unit (RSDE), ICT

News date:

Monday, 1 August, 2016

Workplace description

Remote Sensing for Digital Earth (RSDE) unit develops research in the remote sensing field with specific attention to: the use of remote sensing and pattern recognition technologies in different application domains for supporting a digital monitoring, analysis and sustainable management of the Earth; the development of efficient services with high impact; the definition of integrated systems for an effective and low-cost management of environment, natural resources and anthropic activities. RSDE unit is involved in planetary exploration as well throughout its activities on Radar for Icy Moon Exploration instrument that will be on board of the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) [the first Large-class mission of the ESA’s Cosmic Vision 2015-2025 programme].

Job Description:

The Remote Sensing for Digital Earth (RSDE) unit is opening a research position. The successful candidate will be involved in research work related to pattern recognition and remote sensing topics and is expected to advance state-of-the-art research in (at least one of) the following topics:

Developed activities are expected to be carried out in the context of applications such as agriculture, forestry, urban planning, civil protection, geology, glaciology and nivology, surveillance, climate change, etc.

The candidate will work in collaboration with other students and researchers of the group, as well as with partners involved in RSDE projects. The candidate is also expected to contribute to writing project proposals.

Required:

Master degree related to one of the areas in Information and Communication Technologies (e.g., Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics).

Knowledge in the field of pattern recognition, image/signal processing, statistic and/or remote sensing

Excellent motivation in developing research activities both at theoretical and application levels

Good knowledge of existing tools for remote sensing data processing

Capability to work in a project-oriented manner, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives

Good expertise in programming languages like C and/or Matlab

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.

Preferred:

PHD degree related to one of the areas in Information and Communication Technologies (e.g., Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics)

Strong CV in terms of publications and project management

Time management, planning and organizational skills

Availability for short traveling to project meeting, conferences, workshops